The University Mediation & Neutrality Network (UMNN) is a university-wide network of mediators charged with:
- Supporting a conflict resolution culture across colleges
- Bringing consistency and professionalism to conflict-based interactions
- Collaborating on identification and strategic solving of challenges
- Elevating cross-college issues for transparency and initiation of collaborative resolution
If you would like to request mediation support, please contact Faculty Affairs at facultyaffairs@tamu.edu.
Process for Requesting Mediation
Initiation of Mediation:
Formal mediation may be initiated by either a college or a faculty member. Colleges may utilize trained mediators within their own units or request mediators from the Texas A&M University Mediation & Neutrality Network. A university mediator will be assigned from outside the college involved in mediation.
Request Procedure:
To initiate mediation a request must be submitted through Faculty Affairs. Requests may be submitted by disputants, department heads, and/or deans.
Note: To ensure proper selection protocols and confidential tracking, mediation requests should not be made directly to individual mediators within the University Mediation & Neutrality Network. If approached, mediators may assist in navigating the appropriate requesting process.
2025 University Mediation & Neutrality Network Mediators
- Dr. Kim Belcik - Clinical Associate Professor (College of Nursing)
- Dr. Karen Cornell - Professor & Associate Dean for Professional Programs (College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences)
- Dr. Mike Criscitiello - Professor & Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies (College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences)
- Dr. Leonardo (Leo) Cardoso - Associate Professor (College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts)
- Dr. Kahlil Dirani - Professor & Department Head (College of Education & Human Development)
- Dr. Marlene Dixon - Professor & Department Head (College of Education & Human Development)
- Dr. Pam Edens - Instructional Associate Professor (College of Arts & Sciences)
- Dr. Deborah Foyle - Interim Department Head (College of Dentistry)
- Dr. Clare Gill - Professor (College of Agriculture & Life Sciences)
- Dr. Tamika Gilreath - Professor & Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs (School of Public Health)
- Dr. Lisa Haddad - Clinical Professor & Executive Associate Dean (College of Nursing)
- Dr. Jason Huntley - Professor & Senior Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs (Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine)
- Dr. James Howell - Instructional Associate Professor (College of Arts & Sciences)
- Dr. Jon Jasperson - Clinical Professor & Associate Dean for Academic Innovation (Mays Business School)
- Professor Wendi Kaspar - Professor & Director of Assessment (The Bush School of Government & Public Service)
- Dr. Fadi Khasawneh - Professor & Department Head (Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy)
- Dr. Andrew Klein - Professor & Director of Distance Education Programs (College of Arts & Sciences)
- Professor Heather Klein - Instructional Professor (College of Arts & Sciences)
- Dr. Dana Kneese - Clinical Assistant Professor (College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences)
- Dr. Phil Lewis - Associate Professor & Department Head (College of Architecture)
- Dr. Wei Li - Professor (College of Architecture)
- Dr. Jeffrey Liew - Professor & Department Head (College of Education & Human Development)
- Dr. Sarah Misemer - Professor & Department Head (College of Arts & Sciences)
- Dr. Albert Mulenga - Department Head (College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences)
- Dr. Karen Rambo-Hernandez - Professor (College of Education & Human Development)
- Dr. Jennifer Schleining - Clinical Professor & Department Head (College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences)
- Dr. Kenneth (Kenny) Taylor - Associate Professor of the Practice (The Bush School of Government & Public Service)
- Dr. Lathrop (Lathy) Taylor - Instructional Associate Professor (College of Arts & Sciences)
- Dr. Heather Thakar - Assistant Professor (College of Arts & Sciences)
- Professor Nancy Welsh - Professor (School of Law) & Director of the Aggie Dispute Resolution Program
- Dr. Eunjeong (EJ) Yi - Professor (College of Marine Sciences & Maritime Studies)
- Dr. Dan Zhang - Professor & Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs (College of Education & Human Development)
Impact of the Network
The ultimate goals of the University Mediation & Neutrality Network are to:
- Improve faculty retention and perception of support
- Alleviate challenges faced by administrators
- Enhance university working environment(s)
- Further support Texas A&M’s educational and research missions
The Texas A&M University Mediation Matrix
As we strive to establish a robust conflict resolution culture the university, look to each of these entities to support and facilitate mediation services for our campus community members:
Faculty Support -
- Academic Freedom Council
- Associate Provost for Faculty Advocacy
- Committee on Academic Freedom, Responsibility & Tenure (CAFRT)
- Faculty Ombuds Officer
- University Grievance Committee (UGC)
Staff Support -
Student Support -
Universal Campus Support -
- Department/College Administration
- Division of Risk, Ethics & Compliance / Office of Civil Rights & Title IX
- Grievance Process / Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness
- Office of the Provost
Get Involved
If you'd like to learn more and/or join the University Mediation & Neutrality Network: